Rufous-browed Peppershrike
NameRufous-browed Peppershrike
Common NameRufous-browed Peppershrike
Scientific NameCyclarhis gujanensis
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)23.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a grey crown and a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) supercilium or eyebrow. The underparts are yellowish, fading to white on the belly. It has a pale, stout bill and striking orange-red eyes.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, and often repetitive song, typically a series of whistled phrases that can sound like 'peep-peep-peep-pee-pee-pee-pee-pee-pee-peep' or 'chew-weep, chew-weep'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread throughout Central and South America, ranging from Mexico south through Central America to northern Argentina and Uruguay.
Identifying FeaturesRufous eyebrow, Grey crown, Stout, pale bill, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Orange-red eyes
Description
The Rufous-browed Peppershrike is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its stout, hooked bill and olive-green plumage. It is often found foraging deliberately through the canopy and subcanopy of trees, feeding on insects and fruits.
